Forensic Science Communications

October 2002 — Volume 4 — Number 4

Employment Opportunities
	Assistant Medical Examiner Assistant or Associate Professor of Forensic Sciences Chief of Toxicology Laboratory CODIS Manager Criminalist Deputy Medical Examiner Deputy Medical Examiner Director of Laboratory Forensic Science DNA Laboratory Supervisor Forensic Casework DNA Analyst Forensic Geneticist I Forensic Geneticist II Forensic Science Faculty Position Forensic Scientist I Forensic Scientist II Forensic Scientist III Forensic Scientist IV (Supervising Forensic Scientist) Forensic Scientist I - II - III (Toxicology) Forensic Scientists (Operational and Advanced Positions) Forensic Specialist I Forensic Specialist II Forensic Toxicologist Laboratory Director Laboratory Technician Law Enforcement Program Manager (Crime Laboratory Director) Staff Criminalist Supervising Criminalist Supervisor Forensic Science - Firearms Toxicologist Federal Bureau of Investigation The FBI Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. Current position vacancies are listed elsewhere on the FBI Web site, and you may apply for positions online. Other employment information, including pay scales, benefits, and conditions of employment, is also available online. U.S. citizenship is required. Click on the following links to Check out current technical, scientific, and engineering employment opportunities Check out the FBI's Honors Internship Program for college students Check out general FBI employment information for both Special Agent and support (non-agent) positions Check out career days at http://www.fbi.gov/employment/fairs.htm Assistant Medical Examiner - Salary: $152,000-172,000 plus on-call income San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office Sausalito, California Qualifications include the following: California medical license Board certification (or eligibility) in forensic pathology Responsibilities include the following: Performing autopsies Performing scene investigation Providing court testimony Being on call every fourth week Some teaching Contact: Ken Baker 475 Gate 5 Road, Suite 217 Sausalito, California 94965 E-mail: kenbaker222@msn.com 800-229-0411 (Voice) 415-289-8619 (Fax) Assistant or Associate Professor of Forensic Sciences - Salary commensurate with qualifications National University La Jolla, California Qualifications include the following: Terminal degree in a forensic science-related discipline Forensic experience Background in serology/DNA is preferred Responsibilities include the following: Teaching courses at the master's level Supervising the laboratory Contact: Thomas M. Green 11255 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, California 92037 E-mail: tgreen@nu.edu 858-642-8439 (Voice) 858-642-8716 (Fax) Chief of Toxicology Laboratory - Salary commensurate with qualifications Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office Long Island, New York Qualifications include the following: MD or PhD in toxicology, forensic science, pharmacology, or biochemistry Certificate of Qualification for Laboratory Director in the subspecialty of forensic toxicology as granted by the New York State Department of Health Must be certified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology or be eligible for certification At least four years of experience in a forensic toxicology laboratory, two of which must have been in a managerial capacity Comprehensive knowledge of postmortem and urine screening, forensic toxicology operations and methods, regulations as promulgated by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology and the Division of Criminal Justice Services as they apply to forensic toxicology laboratory operation and accreditation Thorough knowledge of breath-testing instruments Ability to render expert court testimony Responsibilities include the following: Performing administrative and supervisory duties commensurate with the direction and operation of a full-service forensic toxicology laboratory Duties include the following: Planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of various subsections of the laboratory including the postmortem, human performance, and urine drug screening areas Suffolk County residency required. Contact: Alan H. Schneider Suffolk County Personnel Director PO Box 5992 Hauppauge, New York 11788-0193 Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) Manager - Salary: $66,360 Washington State Patrol Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau Olympia, Washington This position is located in the Seattle laboratory. The CODIS manager is the system administrator of the Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory Division. Qualifications include the following: BS in forensic science or a natural science; or a degree which includes a minimum of 30 quarter/ 20 semester hours of chemistry and 8 quarter/5 semester hours of physics Coursework in computer science, statistics, genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry Working knowledge of computers, computer systems, computer networks, and computer database management, with an understanding of DNA profile interpretation Working knowledge of DNA, the laws of evidence, and CODIS software Ability to manage system-wide program, audits, and contracts Ability to follow national NDIS guidelines and ASCLD/LAB criteria Ability to supervise subordinates Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to make responsible decisions under pressure Responsibilities include the following: Overseeing CODIS computer training and quality assurance of the data Ensuring the security of DNA profile data stored in CODIS Ensuring all laboratories participating under the Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory Division are included Supervising the laboratory technicians assigned to the felon program and any forensic scientists that are rotated through the felon program Duties include the following: Managing the CODIS network Uploading data into the system on a weekly basis Troubleshooting the CODIS computer system Preparing and updating all paperwork required by the federal government Supervising technicians and scientists participating in the felon program Administrative overseeing all samples and reports related to the program Managing the maintenance agreements for the instrumentation Managing the scientists and technicians training program Contact: George Johnston 621 Woodland Square Loop PO Box 42632 Olympia, Washington 98504-2632 E-mail: gjohnst@wsp.wa.gov 360-438-5852 (Voice) 360-407-0175 (Fax) Criminalist - Salary: $37,679-44,324 Toledo Police Forensic Laboratory Toledo, Ohio Qualifications include the following: BS in chemistry, biology, physics, forensics, or criminalistics, which includes coursework in general chemistry, organic chemistry, instrumental analysis, quantitative analysis, and physics Forensic internship preferred, but not required Residency of the City of Toledo within six months of appointment Valid driver's license Responsibilities include the following: Working in drug analysis, but are willing to cross-train in trace evidence, firearms, and toolmarks Applicants should submit the application form and a copy of college transcript(s). Contact: Jane N. Thompson Administrative Analyst IV One Government Center, Suite 1920 Toledo, Ohio 43604 E-mail: jane.thompson@ci.toledo.oh.us 419-245-1520 (Voice) 419-245-1511 (Fax) Deputy Medical Examiner - Salary commensurate with qualifications Office of the Jackson County Medical Examiner Kansas City, Missouri Qualifications include the following: Board certification in anatomic or anatomic/clinical pathology Certification or eligibility to take the board examination in forensic pathology Responsibilities include the following: Providing medical examiner services for Jackson, Platte, and Clay Counties in Missouri Applicants must submit CV and three letters of reference. Contact: Thomas W. Young Jackson County Medical Examiner 660 East 24th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64108 E-mail: thomasyoung@gw.co.jackson.mo.us 816-881-6600 (Voice) 816-556-3064 (Fax) Deputy Medical Examiner - Salary: $97,968-132,204 Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office Spokane, Washington Posting #02-122. Qualifications include the following: Graduation from an accredited school of medicine Satisfactory completion of a residency-training program in anatomic pathology or combined clinical pathology/anatomic pathology Formal training in forensic pathology Certification by the American Board of Pathology in clinical pathology and/or anatomic pathology and eligible for forensic pathology certification Responsibilities include the following: Assisting the Medical Examiner in performing responsible administrative and forensic work for the Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office In addition to the base pay, the Deputy Medical Examiner will receive a percentage of fees generated from autopsies performed for other public entities. Maximum yearly share could equal $23,000. Contact: Heather Kvokov Human Resources Specialist 1116 West Broadway Mail Stop HR-1 Spokane, Washington 99260 E-mail: hkvokov@spokanecounty.org 509-477-2125 (Voice) 509-477-5642 (Fax) Director of Laboratory Forensic Science - Salary commensurate with qualifications Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, Nebraska Qualifications include the following: PhD in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related laboratory science Experience in DNA analysis and/or drug analysis Direct laboratory experience in a forensic science setting is preferred Demonstrated administrative ability Capable of establishing a strong scientific base to the forensic science program Capable of developing laboratory resources Capable of using professionals effectively as teachers and mentors Capable of forming strong relationships with the professional community Capable of establishing a solid reputation for the program Responsibilities include the following: Administering the biology and chemistry emphasis in the Master of Forensic Science Program Teaching some classes Supervising special projects and internships Opportunities for pursuing research and consulting are provided. Submit letter of application; resume; and the name, title, address, and telephone number of three professional references. Contact: Nancy B. Cookson Human Resource Director Nebraska Wesleyan University 5000 Saint Paul Lincoln, Nebraska 68504 DNA Laboratory Supervisor - Salary commensurate with qualifications Wallace State Community College Hanceville, Alabama Qualifications include the following: MS in forensic science or a related field DNA certification At least five years of criminalistics experience in a private or public laboratory with knowledge of STR analysis, report writing, and expert testimony American Board of Criminalistics Certification Experience with ABI 310 Genetic Analyzer is highly preferred Responsibilities include the following: Running DNA samples on an ABI Prism 310 Genetic Analyzer Serving as DNA laboratory supervisor to establish a forensic DNA testing laboratory Designing a fully accredited testing laboratory according to National DNA Advisory Board standards, including all analytical procedures, quality assurance, and safety proficiency training Contact: Alyce Malcolm Human Resources Director PO Box 2000 Hanceville, Alabama 35077 E-mail: amalcolm@acs.cc.al.us 256-352-8295 (Voice) 256-352-8228 (Fax) Forensic Casework DNA Analyst - Salary commensurate with qualifications Bode Technology Group Springfield, Virginia Qualifications include the following: Proven research experience and laboratory skills BS in a related science Completed coursework in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and statistics At least six months of related laboratory experience Demonstrated mastery of specific tasks Completion of company training Excellent communication skills for testifying at court cases Testimony experience is a plus, but not required. Contact: Margaret Borrell Director, Human Resources Bode Technology Group 7364 Steel Mill Drive Springfield, Virginia 22150 E-mail: margaret.borrell@bodetech.com Web site: www.bodetech.com 703-644-1200 (Voice) 703-644-2311 or 703-644-7730 (Fax) Forensic Geneticist I - Salary commensurate with qualifications Department of Forensic Genetics East Meadow, New York Qualifications include the following: MS in forensic science, molecular biology, or genetics including coursework in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, statistics, and population genetics At least one year of fluorescent STR experience or BS with a minimum of 30 graduate credits including coursework in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, statistics, and population genetics At least two years of forensic DNA experience including two years of fluorescent STR experience related to forensic casework or BS with a minimum of 30 graduate credits including coursework in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, statistics, and population genetics At least three years of forensic DNA experience including two years of fluorescent STR experience related to forensic casework Applicants must submit CV or resumé. Contact: Nassau County Office of the Medical Examiner Forensic Biology Laboratory Department of Forensic Genetics PO Box 160 East Meadow, New York 11554-0160 516-572-5099 (Fax) Forensic Geneticist II - Salary commensurate with qualifications Department of Forensic Genetics East Meadow, New York Two Forensic Geneticist II positions are available. Qualifications include the following: MS in forensic science, molecular biology, or genetics including coursework in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, statistics, and population genetics At least three years of DNA analysis experience, including fluorescent STR experience related to forensic casework Applicants must submit CV or resumé. Contact: Nassau County Office of the Medical Examiner Forensic Biology Laboratory Department of Forensic Genetics PO Box 160 East Meadow, New York 11554-0160 516-572-5099 (Fax) Forensic Science Faculty Position - Salary commensurate with qualifications University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut Qualifications include the following: Graduate academic training Considerable forensic experience Responsibilities include the following: Teaching several forensic courses at the undergraduate and master's level Supervising laboratories and internship programs Apply: Reference Search # 0202 Contact: Human Resources Department University of New Haven 300 Orange Avenue West Haven, Connecticut 06516 E-mail: hharris@newhaven.edu Forensic Scientist I - Salary: $31,740 - 40,512 Washington State Patrol Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau Olympia, Washington Qualifications include the following: BS in forensic science or a related natural science, including 30 quarter/20 semester hours of chemistry coursework and 8 quarter/5 semester hours of physics coursework Applicants for DNA positions also must have completed college coursework in genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry Responsibilities include the following: Analyzing evidence from routine criminal casework Preparing written reports Testifying in court The applicant register established will be used to fill positions as they occur in any of the eight laboratories statewide and in all functional areas (chemistry, microanalysis, firearms, DNA, toxicology, latent prints, questioned documents). Contact: George Johnston 621 Woodland Square Loop PO Box 42632 Olympia, Washington 98504-2632 E-mail: gjohnst@wsp.wa.gov 360-438-5852 (Voice) 360-407-0175 (Fax) Forensic Scientist II - Salary: $36,708 - 46,99II Washington State Patrol Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau Olympia, Washington Qualifications include the following: BS in forensic science or a related natural science in an appropriate field, which may include microanalysis, chemistry, firearms, DNA/biochemistry, toxicology, or questioned documents At least one year of experience as a Forensic Scientist I, or one year of technical experience in a forensic science laboratory performing analyses of physical evidence Experience testifying as an expert witness in courts of law Applicants for DNA positions also must have completed college coursework in genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry Responsibilities include the following: Analyzing evidence from routine criminal casework Preparing written reports Testifying in court The applicant register established will be used to fill positions as they occur in any of the eight laboratories statewide and in all functional areas (chemistry, microanalysis, firearms, DNA, toxicology, latent prints, questioned documents). Contact: George Johnston 621 Woodland Square Loop PO Box 42632 Olympia, Washington 98504-2632 E-mail: gjohnst@wsp.wa.gov 360-438-5852 (Voice) 360-407-0175 (Fax) Forensic Scientist III - Salary: $46,992 - 60,180 Washington State Patrol Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau Olympia, Washington Qualifications include the following: BS in forensic science or a related natural science in an appropriate field, which may include microanalysis, chemistry, firearms, DNA/biochemistry, toxicology, or questioned documents At least two year of experience as a Forensic Scientist II, or two years of technical experience in a forensic science laboratory performing analyses of physical evidence Experience testifying as an expert witness in courts of law Applicants for DNA positions also must have completed college coursework in genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry Responsibilities include the following: Analyzing evidence from routine criminal casework Preparing written reports Testifying in court The applicant register established will be used to fill positions as they occur in any of the eight laboratories statewide and in all functional areas (chemistry, microanalysis, firearms, DNA, toxicology, latent prints, questioned documents). Contact: George Johnston 621 Woodland Square Loop PO Box 42632 Olympia, Washington 98504-2632 E-mail: gjohnst@wsp.wa.gov 360-438-5852 (Voice) 360-407-0175 (Fax) Forensic Scientist IV (Supervising Forensic Scientist) - Salary: $49,380-63,192 Washington State Patrol Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau Olympia, Washington There are currently two openings: one in the Questioned Documents Section at the crime laboratory in Seattle and one in the Chemistry Section in the crime laboratory in Kennewick. The register established will be used to fill vacancies as they occur for all specialties in the following locations: Seattle, Marysville, Tacoma, Kelso, Kennewick, Olympia, and Spokane. Qualifications include the following: BS in forensic science or a related natural science, which includes a minimum of 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours of chemistry At least five semester or eight quarter hours of physics At least two years of experience as a Forensic Scientist III, or five years of technical experience in a forensic science laboratory performing analyses of physical evidence At least two years of experience testifying as an expert witness in courts of law Applicants for DNA positions also must have completed college coursework in genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry Responsibilities include the following: Supervising forensic scientists in a main laboratory, or forensic scientists and support staff in a limited service laboratory Reporting to a full-service laboratory Performing laboratory analyses of physical evidence Devising analytical approach to casework Interpreting analytical results Preparing written opinion reports Testifying as an expert witness in courts of law Contact: George Johnston 621 Woodland Square Loop PO Box 42632 Olympia, Washington 98504-2632 E-mail: gjohnst@wsp.wa.gov 360-438-5852 (Voice) 360-407-0175 (Fax) Forensic Scientist I - II - III (Toxicology) - Salary: $38,854-73,216 Ventura County Sheriff Department Ventura, California Qualifications include the following: BS in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physics, criminalistics, or related science with three semester units of quantitative analysis and eight semester units of general chemistry At least one to five years of professional forensic science work or equivalent California driver's license at time of appointment Responsibilities include the following: Researching and developing applications involving comparing, analyzing, and/or identifying physical evidence; conducting, or assisting in field investigations Preparing written case reports describing evidence Testifying in court Maintaining chain of custody for physical evidence This position will report directly to the supervising forensic scientist and will be responsible for progressively more responsible laboratory analysis of physical evidence in criminal cases. Contact: Sam Maynard 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, California 93009 805-477-1921 (Voice) 805-654-5015 (Fax) Forensic Scientists (Operational and Advanced Positions) - Salary: $29,359-54,475 New Mexico State Crime Laboratory System Santa Fe, New Mexico Las Cruces, New Mexico Positions available at both Santa Fe and Las Cruces laboratories. Qualifications include the following: BS from an accredited university in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or forensic science At least one year experience in trace, controlled substance, fingerprints, firearms, or DNA At least three years advanced operational experience Responsibilities include the following: Examining forensic evidence Presenting results in court Area of analysis dependent on qualifications. Contact: S. Elliot Kollman Chief of Operations State Crime Laboratory PO Box 2336 Mesilla Park, New Mexico 88047-2336 E-mail: ekollman@dps.state.nm.us 505-541-7580 (Voice) 505-541-7597 (Fax) Forensic Specialist I - Salary: $37,705-53,357 plus generous city-paid benefits Public Safety Department Irvine, California Qualifications include the following: High school diploma or equivalent At least two years public safety experience supplemented by training in crime scene investigation Responsibilities include the following: Assisting sworn and non-sworn personnel in the investigation of crimes Identifying, collecting, processing, and preserving evidence Classifying and comparing fingerprints Documenting crime scenes with pictures, video recordings, diagrams, and reports Preparing and maintaining reports and records This position requires working rotating shifts, including some weekends, some holidays, and on-call some off-duty hours. Contact: City of Irvine Human Resources Web site: www.ci.irvine.ca.us 949-724-6200 (Voice) Forensic Specialist II - Salary: $43,473 - 61,519 plus generous city-paid benefits Public Safety Department Irvine, California Qualifications include the following: High school diploma or equivalent At least four years related experience Knowledge of Encase forensic software very desirable Responsibilities include the following: Assisting sworn and non-sworn personnel in the investigation of crimes Identifying, collecting, processing, and preserving evidence Classifying and comparing fingerprints Documenting crime scenes with pictures, video recordings, diagrams, and reports Preparing and maintaining reports and records This position requires working rotating shifts, including some weekends, some holidays, and on-call some off-duty hours. Contact: City of Irvine Human Resources Web site: www.ci.irvine.ca.us 949-724-6200 (Voice) Forensic Toxicologist - Salary: $46,992-60,180 State Toxicology Laboratory Seattle, Washington Qualifications include the following: BS in chemistry or a related biological science At least two years experience in a forensic laboratory Expert witness experience is preferred Responsibilities include the following: Analyzing specimens submitted for human performance testing (for law enforcement agencies) and death investigation toxicology Providing interpretation assistance to law enforcement and death investigators Providing expert witness testimony Applicants are subject to polygraph and background checks. Contact: Ann Marie Gordon Laboratory Manager 2203 Airport Way South, Suite 360 Seattle, Washington 98134 E-mail: agordon@wsp.wa.gov Web site: www.wa.gov/wsp/wsphome.htm 206-464-5435 (Voice) 206-389-2632 (Fax) Laboratory Director - Salary commensurate with qualifications National Medical Services, Incorporated Alameda, California The person in this position assumes the leadership role as Laboratory Director, Forensic Toxicologist, and General Manager at the new toxicology laboratory in Alameda, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Qualifications include the following: PhD in toxicology or a related scientific field Possess or be willing to acquire certifications in the field of forensic toxicology (DABFT, NRCC, or DABCC-TC) At least five years management experience in the field of forensic toxicology Experience in both technical and administrative leadership Experience in postmortem toxicology with capability to review and certify analytical toxicological cases up to and including courtroom testimony Responsibilities include the following: Carrying full responsibility for the operation of the laboratory including screening, confirmation, and quantitation of drugs and other chemicals by immunoassay, GC, GC/MS, HPLC, and LC/MS instrumentation Carrying the responsibility and the leadership role for the growth and diversification of the business Offering toxicology and testing services for biopharmaceutical and occupational medicine markets Offering product integrity in consumer food and beverage industries Competitive base salary plus incentive compensation and full company benefits. Please submit CV and compensation requirements (mandatory). Contact: Marisa Buccini National Medical Services, Incorporated 3701 Welsh Road Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090 E-mail: hr@nmslab.com Laboratory Technician - Salary commensurate with qualifications Redox Pharmaceutical Corp City College Campus, New York Qualifications include the following: MS in biology/chemistry, or a BS with one to two years full-time research experience Tissue culture experience Background in microbiology, protein chemistry, or high performance liquid chromatography is helpful Applicants must submit CV and three letters of reference. Contact: Redox Pharmaceutical Corporation 100 Forest Drive Greenvale, New York 11548 516-625-2906 (Voice) 516-484-6994 (Fax) Law Enforcement Program Manager (Crime Laboratory Director) - Salary: $3,225-6,563 per month Attorney General's Office Cheyenne, Wyoming Qualifications include the following: BS in physics, chemistry, biology, public administration, or other closely related field, any equivalent combination of training and experience. MS or PhD preferred At least five years of professional work experience in a forensic laboratory setting At least four years with lead or supervisory responsibilities Knowledge of methods and techniques of criminal investigation, identification, and evidence analysis Knowledge of criminal code and other state/federal statues applicable to law enforcement Knowledge of current practices in court administration Knowledge of principles, concepts, and current practices of government management, including budget development and control, personnel and purchasing management, and administrative prerogatives and responsibilities Knowledge of processes of state government, including legislative and administrative processes Skill in organization, planning, and management of a staff of workers and supervisory personnel working toward goals and objectives of the work system Skill in problem solving, policy making, decision making, and direction of work activities Skill in oral and written communications Valid driver's license Capability to pass an extensive background investigation and physical fitness examination Responsibilities include the following: Managing supervision of all crime laboratory case loads, case reviews, personnel, special projects, and resources Updating policy and procedures manual Establishing goals, objectives, and priorities Establishing and maintaining work standards, procedures, methods, rules, efficiency of operations, and accreditation Devising a timetable for the planning, coordination, and achievement of work objectives, completion of projects, and development of changes in work processes Directing, instructing, advising, and counseling personnel Giving legal advice to employees concerning such things as cases or search warrants Conferring with law enforcement regarding problems or questions affecting the crime laboratory work system Managing and supervising all work units and aspects of the crime laboratory operation from a scientific and a policy/program standpoint Participating in crime scene investigations Testifying in court Using professional scientific knowledge and expertise on regular basis Keeping informed of rapidly changing technological and scientific developments and methods of analysis in the disciplines of forensic science Assisting the DCI Director with development and monitoring of the budget and acting as director in his/her absence Acting as liaison among crime laboratory and state, federal, and local law enforcement agencies Representing crime laboratory with law enforcement relations, including speaking to public groups Monitoring and providing appropriate and necessary training and mentoring of professional staff Serving as legislative liaison to testify or provide recommendation to legislators or committee on law enforcement or criminal justice issues. Announcement number 8463. Law enforcement program manager class code:LE82B-15. To apply for this position, submit in duplicate an official state application along with transcripts of any relevant coursework. The state application may be found at http://personnel.state.wy.us/stjobs. Contact: Human Resources Division Emerson Building 2001 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002-0060 307-777-7188 (Voice) 307-777-6562 (Fax) Staff Criminalist - Salary: $39,644-46,641 Toledo Police Forensic Laboratory Toledo, Ohio Qualifications include the following: BS in chemistry, biology, physics, forensics, or criminalistics, which includes coursework in general chemistry, organic chemistry, instrumental analysis, quantitative analysis, and physics Forensic internship preferred, but not required Three years of responsible drug analysis experience in a forensic laboratory, preferably from an ASCLD-accredited laboratory Court qualified in one field of forensics Must become a resident of the City of Toledo within six months of appointment Possess a valid driver's license The staff criminalist position is in forensic drug chemistry, trace evidence, firearms, and toolmarks. Applicants should submit the application form and a copy of college transcript(s). Contact: Jane N. Thompson Administrative Analyst IV One Government Center, Suite 1920 Toledo, Ohio 43604 E-mail: jane.thompson@ci.toledo.oh.us 419-245-1520 (Voice) 419-245-1511 (Fax) Supervising Criminalist - Salary: $80,076-97,368 District Attorney's Crime Laboratory Santa Clara County San Jose, California Qualifications include the following: Training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college with a major in forensic science or a related field More than four years of full-time work experience in a crime laboratory's biology or DNA unit Responsibilities include the following: Day-to-day supervising of a unit in the biology section Participating in the work of the section Contact: Benny Del Re 1557 Berger Drive, Suite B-2 San Jose, California 95112 E-mail: bdelre@crime.lab.co.santa-clara.ca.us 408-299-2220 (Voice) 408-298-7501 (Fax) Supervisor Forensic Science - Firearms - Salary commensurate with qualifications Ventura County Sheriff's Department Ventura, California Qualifications include the following: Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physics, criminalistics, or a related science with three semester units of quantitative chemistry, or eight semester units of general chemistry At least five years of progressively responsible experience in firearms/trace forensic evidence work California driver's license at time of appointment Responsibilities include the following: Supervising the daily operations of the assigned section Making casework assignments Monitoring the work activities Reviewing case notes and reports Ensuring work is performed according to American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors accreditation standard Contact: Sam Maynard 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, California 93009 805-477-1921 (Voice) 805-654-5015 (Fax) Toxicologist - Salary: $24.29-33.09 per hour Michigan State Police Special Operations Division East Lansing, Michigan This position as Clinical Health Scientist Specialist (Toxicologist) is a Level 14. Qualifications include the following: PhD in the field of toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmacology Minimum three years experience in a scientific laboratory Experience in the field of forensic toxicology working with alcohol is preferable, but not required Responsibilities include the following: Providing toxicology expertise with the Breath Alcohol Program Administering and setting standards for Michigan's statewide Breath Alcohol Test Program Advising and assisting legislators, judges, prosecutors, police chief, sheriffs, state police personnel, Department of State personnel, and others in matters relating to offenses involving alcohol and drugs Representing the Michigan State Police in an authoritative capacity on breath alcohol testing Acting as the expert witness in court proceedings involving alcohol and drugs Researching and evaluating new and emerging technology Performing live subject testing, as needed, to continually validate Michigan's breath testing program Contact: Eric Johnson Michigan State Police Special Operations Division 714 South Harrison Road East Lansing, Michigan 48823 E-mail: johnsoneric@michigan.gov 517-336-6611 (Voice) 517-336-6259 (Fax) Top of the page

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